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Ounema Family History

Ounema Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Venema, Bonnema, Anema, Kuzma, Neman, Canepa, June, Okuma, Olney

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Where is the Ounema family from?

You can see how Ounema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ounema family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Ounema family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ounema's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Ounema families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ounema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Ounema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ounema census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ounema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ounema. For the veterans among your Ounema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ounema lifespan?

Average Ounema life expectancy in 1993 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ounema ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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